Description And Operation: Engine: Notes

NOTE: For information, refer to the exploded view under the Assembly procedure in this article.

The 4.6L (281 CID) is a V-8 engine with the following features:

Single overhead camshafts
Two valves per cylinder
Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection (SFI)
Aluminum cylinder heads
Cast iron, 90-degree V-cylinder block
Individually chain-driven camshafts with a hydraulic timing chain tensioner on each timing chain
Electronic ignition system with 8 ignition coils
Electronic returnless fuel system